Essays about: "Small Island Developing States"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 essays containing the words Small Island Developing States.

  1. 11. “Stop stealing our beaches” : A comparative study on how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and tourism

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Mollie Sager; Gabriella Sundberg; [2020]
    Keywords : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; SDGs; SIDS; climate change; tourism; Mauritius; the Seychelles; vulnerability; resilience;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States are known to be extra sensitive to environmental changes due to their geographical location and characteristics, and many are known as luxurious tourist destinations. This study explores how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and the negative impacts of tourism. READ MORE

  3. 12. Statehood and Climate Change-Induced Sea Level Rise

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Oskar Langborg; [2019]
    Keywords : public international law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the relation between climate change-induced sea level rise and the concept of statehood. The law on statehood is challenged in unprecedented ways as previously unthinkable scenarios become increasingly plausible. READ MORE

  4. 13. Big Goals - Small Island: Will Fiji achieve sustainable food security? : Comparing the plans and policies built by the Fijian government under the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Helene Elvira Berg Henriksen; [2018]
    Keywords : Food security; Vulnerability; Poverty; Small Island Developing States; Republic of Fiji;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how global development goals affect Fijian plans and policy strategies to achieve food security. The concept of food security is vast and complex, as several development issues contribute to the difficulty in achieving such security. READ MORE

  5. 14. Deep Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Road Maintenance in Small Island Developing States Vulnerable to Climate Change : Using Artificial Intelligence to Adapt Communities to Climate Change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Boman Elvira; [2018]
    Keywords : Deep reinforcement learning; Climate change adaptation; Machine learning;

    Abstract : The consequences of climate change are already noticeable in small island developing states. Road networks are crucial for a functioning society, and are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, floods, landslides and other effects of climate change. READ MORE

  6. 15. Sustainable Aquifer Management in Small Island Developing States : A case study of Mauritius

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Akshay Kowlesser; [2018]
    Keywords : groundwater modelling; coastal aquifers; small islands; saltwater intrusion; Mauritius; climate change;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are amongst the most vulnerable states in the world. They are subject to a number of stresses including economical, climatic and spatial restraints. This thesis investigates the effects that certain critical ‘stresses’ will have on the groundwater reserves of SIDS. READ MORE